Can I Beat The Pikes Peak Hillclimb Record?

[@fartvader84yearsago8]

919 on the straights: *Eurobeat intensifies 919 on the hairpins: *Elevator music intensifies

[@houseking9211]

straights and any turn that isn't a hairpin

[@datutturugang666]

84 years ago, time flies dawg

[@potatojake197]

​@@datutturugang666 1 year ago 😢

[@glenwaldrop8166]

It went from Metallica Fuel to the grocery store MIDI version... lol

[@NATTHANJMARTIN]

The commentary is on a professional level you should consider a career in it bro

[@gripdeath]

yeah.... its called youtube.....

[@therealbanksea]

He sounds like the classic f1 presenter

[@liamvining2824]

Yeah he sounds like a commentator for races. I definitely think he could make a great career out of it

[@strawberry3521]

The only reason i stayed was because of his commentating lol

[@gabrielfestini]

This guy is better than some commentators and they are simply sitting on a chair.

[@thewheelpeople]

Non-stop talking while driving... if I do that I can't concentrate and drive like a drunk.

[@keithkerrigan9227]

Yea he's good at that for sure

[@zundix]

If he starts driving in rallies, tough life for the codriver!

[@gabrielfestini]

I have always been amazed by that 😂 thought i was the only one

[@Cre8Thought41]

As a former SCCA racer I learned early to talk my way through the course on each lap. It helped my experience and performance. I drove for several years and then the reality of cost set in and gave it up. I think I might just take up video racing now that I've seen this vid.

[@Thisisaweirdthing2makeusdo]

@@Cre8Thought41 did you get a rig yet? I brought mine as part of a mid life crisis way cheaper than Porsche and endless fun.

[@Spoderskrillex]

Thicc Brit sluggishly maneuvers extremly advanced German track racing machinery up some mountain road, partly in reverse, just to yeet it off again, 2019, no need for it to be colorized

[@Okuni_]

kraut space magic mk.2

[@elthorro5413]

that is one hecc of a darn diddly good comment

[@AndorRadnai]

This whole thread is perfection…

[@abramo7700]

Thick Brit quickly pounds slim German on lonely mountain road

[@montruo000000007]

@@abramo7700 *not clickbait*

[@bassbikesbeerboobs]

VW is about to take the I.D.R. to the Nurburgring and have a go at the all time electric car record. You should beat them to it, and set a time for them to beat. Flip the script!

[@robertlcgarcia123]

What about the long straight that's gonna hurt them a bit

[@whotesamurai]

That straight is gonna be the death of that car soooo ye

[@jdrok5026]

@Rylee :3 it wasnt hard the old record wasnt even from something as extreme as the idr

[@TheGrandDetour]

9:55 Finishing the race like Richard Hammond

[@ReniCirca]

Thats dark af

[@randommemereposter3666]

Oof 💀

[@tjzambonischwartz]

It's weird to see a VR recreation of a road half a mile from my house.

[@woodrunner51]

it looks so wide on the video....does it look right to you?

[@gardinerkirby9849]

@@woodrunner51 Just drove it last week. It feels WAY narrower and more inclined in person than in any sim or game I've driven it on.

[@woodrunner51]

@@gardinerkirby9849 ye, it looks huge in game...

[@VaChiee]

Right I used to live in green mtn falls and heard the cars way off in the distance, I need to figure out how to mod asetto, this is great

[@FuttBuckerByMutt]

I have no idea how you were able to talk and drive that fast. It's super impressive

[@justScottyyy]

Redbull x2010 run on pikes peak?

[@SuPeRsHaDiC103]

It wouldn't get around those super tight hairpins at all. But still would be interesting to see

[@Wabeeninc]

@@SuPeRsHaDiC103 he would probably get max 50%, unless.... He does it on dirt

[@justScottyyy]

@@SuPeRsHaDiC103 it doing 3 point turns would make it an actual challenge for it to beat the 919

[@justScottyyy]

Also wouldn't mind seeing other cars such as modern and classic F1 cars

[@mattm8894]

Where do you find likes peak

[@mats5676]

Make this a new series. Just like how fast can .... lap the nordschleife. But now how fast can it do pikes peak!

[@AtlasJotun]

Excellent driving, Mr. Narrowstraight! I remember when Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima broke the 10-minute mark on the Race to the Clouds. Absolutely terrifying watching them go 125MPH around those corners on dirt. I live about an hour away from Pike's Peak, have driven that road several times, and the pucker factor at 45MPH is extreme once you get above treeline. And that's all post 2011, when the last bit of dirt was paved (too many lawsuits on account of goons going over cliffs).

[@bigtime9597]

Dude... Why has Rolex not asked you to be a commentator for the 24 Hours of Le Mans?! Your voice and tone are perfect for it!

[@owenisaacson724]

My grandparent live across the street from Pikes Peak highway I've been up plenty of times and know some of the old school hill climb guys there still building cars!

[@christophermichael8010]

Porsche 919 vs Rainbow Road pls

[@CzarOfMars]

Does the sim model the loss of downforce and engine power as the climb goes on? That's one of the big advantages of the IDR being electric, it doesn't lose power at altitude.

[@somedudebehindacomputer7392]

Idk if the difference in power would be huge since it's a hybrid

[@alinadornieden8411]

naah

[@RafaelFerraz4979]

IIRC, when i used to play AC, there was an option for elevation power change

[@TotoGeenen]

might have been me but in the video the car seemed to accelerate a lot faster at lower altitude

[@lodewijkperquin1521]

The Porsche wouldn’t have too many problems since it’s a turbo iirc

[@bidlis]

honestly i just found your channel and as a person i dont care what so ever about racing sims, racing in real life, hill climbing, car setup, rallyes.. anything.. but the commentary is SO FAKIN GOOD MAN... SO GOOD

[@JoseFranciscoPF]

This Porsche in Mount Panorama!

[@samhesketh]

This

[@yungfury4592]

He already did this in the video where he tried to beat Jenson Button's laptime in the McLaren F1 car and the 919

[@G00DBYEP0RKPIE]

Look for the pole...... Don't blink or it's gone!!!! Haha

[@johnnymcmurdo]

Its not Jimmer, its hill climby boiii

[@jaybugo]

I had to double check i wasn't playing the video at 1.5x. As it turns out, that car is fucking fast, and your live commentary skills are superb.

[@kendyl814]

and the 3-4 secs from having to reverse that was awesome dude

[@Rhubba]

I've driven up Pike's Peak for real (and did my ironing when I got to the summit; long story) and it's terrifying in a road car if you've never driven up a mountain and you don't want to get above 2nd or 3rd gear for the most part. After 10,000 feet you start to notice the lack of oxygen, above 12,000ft there's no vegetation and the air is very thin. Then you consider that people race up it......

[@seanomatopoeia]

This was spectacular, Jimmy. I'd love to see this become a series ala Nordschleife, and also a montage of you crashing horribly during this attempt (because we've all been there on Pikes Peak).

[@tw6599]

I was trying this a few weeks ago… and maaaaaan Jimmy makes this look easy. So impressive. It’s also so good to hear someone else have trouble with those hairpins ☠️ they were killlling me

[@AmbientMike]

Would be insane to see this thing thunder up Pikes Peak. ALSO FOR GOD SAKE JIMMY! let's get a fast time in the Peugeot!

[@nicodemusation]

That's some insane driving and track knowledge, all coupled with a fluent commentary. Amazing

[@user-by7of1nc7k]

If talking while driving distracts him, *imagine him drive without talking* please do this idea as a video! like so he can see this

[@MrKhan754]

Good idea for you add practice bloopers in the end, especially for all rally stuff. Id love to see your reaction to smashing trees, or being smashed by trees

[@Matty.Hill_87]

That's a good idea

[@JustDevon]

Nearly every time I've ever tried to do Pikes Peak, I get extremely familiar with the first split, because I keep crashing. There are still parts of the layout I can't remember at all because I've barely ever reached them

[@HarlesBently]

That's why the dirt game series does Pikes Peak right. seperating it into 3 seperate stages that you tackle seperate, then starts combining them together. Makes it much easier to get to know the whole course that way. Last bit before final semi hairpin can be done flat out in any car in Dirt, if you get the line right.

[@hillclimbracingfan5821]

@@HarlesBently They should put Trento Bondone in there as well.Very curvy and technical 17.5 kilometre long hillclimb.Seen plenty of onboards from that track.Simply crazy track as well.

[@vale.antoni]

Gotta love that permanent Spa layout on the right side A pillar. It's there, no matter where you take it. Like that car was made especially for Spa.

[@tonygeinzer6034]

It'd be fun to see an Older NHRA Pro Stock Car race up Pikes Peak because it would feed off the Thin Air going to the Top.

[@ganymedeix9511]

8:21 "It's better to err on the side of caution, I believe" Hot Lap Jimmer and Race Day Jimmer are not one and the same.

[@camclarke346]

I would love to see this as a new series, keep it up thicc shed boii!

[@slizardxsrtt5270]

very good, congratz!! "i cant remember where i am, i cant remember where i am " the best part !!!!!

[@powerglydeKlyde1120]

this is actually genuine skill. racing that fast on a coarse that technical while talking with a knowledge of that coarse and tricks of the trade im really impressed. and that gear is shit i can only dream about using. good on ya. take them hair pins a lil wider!

[@nicka8718]

i could listen to the commentary all day, it's just so fast and mesmerizing,

[@charliemeredith-wood9672]

Love it if you did a sim race/time trial with the Radical SR3 & Peugeot THP Spider! Two racing cars I grew up with in a sense!!! Would be awesome!

[@FamaSicura]

Why is this pretty much the greatest thing I've ever seen? I'm enthralled.

[@zachp831]

I love your channel, what got me to it was the how fast can blank go around the nordschleife, but I would love to see a sister series to that where you see how fast blank can go up pikes peak, much love jimmer keep up the good work

[@SDR40684]

I love going to watch PPIHC every year and the festival. Watching this gave me chills

[@splean9438]

Fuckin amazing commentary, extremely difficult race and you spoke almost the entire time without losing concentration, earned yourself a sub

[@xFaLLeNy0]

What impresses me the most is how calmly he comments the track as he absolutely rips it.

[@DeadLegMedia]

I was there the day VW set the record. I was towards the top, at the corner where the motorcycle crashed that year. I’ve seen all kinds of race cars to include drag racing and land speed events. Visually what you see and what your ears think it should sound like and what it does sound like it’s hard to really comprehend the engineering behind these vehicles. Amazing experience

[@DeadLegMedia]

To add to it as well, that day not too soon after the run it started hailing, thunderstorming, then snowing at the summit. And I was at about the point where you said you’ve lost all confidence in the upper portion. It’s massively impressive

[@farismukhtar8561]

I love how he can drive and do commentary at the same time. It’s crazy. Try it.... it’s hard😂 keep up mate. Loving all your videos.

[@kd6tas]

I'm an American living in California. I enjoy Pike's Peak. Your Pike's Peak stuff is how I found you. Keep up the good work. I enjoy Isle of Man as well. Maybe you can do some of that.

[@nathanpitek3177]

First one of your videos I’ve ever watched and it’s remarkable how much like an f1 announcer u sound like

[@acuppajoe]

Love all your Pike's Peak hill climb videos! I'd love to see more vehicles take on Pike's Peak and have a similar time trial competition like the nordschleife

[@Inazuma68]

This was one of the coolest drives of you, well done. I love that 919. Unfortunately I only have Forza Motorsport and thus not some many tracks 😩

[@jeremyj.5687]

You´re a god. I know this took many takes to work out, but I´m still amazed at where your maximum capability lies.

[@wknalbc]

Gotta love how fast you commentate! Showing how much your brain is working while driving these nutty cars Haha! Great videos as always Jimmy!!!

[@farhankhurram8376]

It’s the 2nd video that I’m watching on your channel and tbh, your commentary is damn spot on. How come you ain’t a professional motorsports commentator yet?

[@AdamsAppleseed]

6:40 a mouse in the car!

[@dotdotdot921]

Hit the like button while the advert was playing. I’ve got that much confidence in this video Jimmy!

[@jmarynicz]

Another great video, loving the content even more now that I have a Rift and can watch the video without being thoroughly jealous. Couple of ideas if you are ever struggling: 1. R3E Leaderboard challenges - this one is purely selfish, I was 9th on the hillclimb and wouldn't mind seeing how I stack up against some real talent. 2. Maybe a new hot lap one but at night or with inclement weather. 3. Some learn the track features, maybe something tied to F1 2018 since those streams get pretty big numbers and there is only one choice of car - maybe Jimmer's Pure Driving School? 4. Star in a unreasonably priced sim rig? There has already been Veronica and Marc Priestley, I think #blessed still has another month or so off.

[@evolution7180]

AE86 would be faster down hill

[@matevo7745]

Kansei Doriftu

[@hydrogencyanide2493]

This guy tho

[@narwhalyt7231]

Ok buddy

[@michaelxdrift]

NANI?

[@jyotishpatgiri4384]

Ik it's a joke but I don't think local street racers in Japan could handle or even think of driving a multi million dollar hill climb car

[@xKIPxX]

ok this is better than the irl onboards for learning the hill. Thanks jimmy

[@thakrak]

Wow!!! This track is so much different than the one in Drift Rally. There are absolutely no noticeable elevation changes!!!

[@kaotictube]

If you were a sports commentator doing sim racing on the side, I would have believed it. You sir desire a beer, and a job in the commentator box in most sporting events.

[@owenstokes3917]

Jimmy: *Driving as hard as humanly possible* Also Jimmy: *Commentating as hard as humanly possible*

[@mcgo3595]

You're a HELL of a driver Jimmer. Greets from Alabama.

[@FromGregg]

I’ve driven to the summit twice, that was a awesome display of skill my friend.

[@StirlingMossDrives]

The way you can drive this at the limit and commentate is insane. You could really be a top driver in real life.

[@abiedrashid3907]

I love how at the end we could see through the car as you were checking the record time on your phone

[@dna129]

Gran Turismo 2 called, they want their Pikes Peak textures back

[@gseric4721]

xD

[@TomBoi]

I remember back when Monster Tajima got past the 10 minute mark on Pikes Peak back in 2011, now we are doing 9 and 8 minute runs. Thats truely amazing. If anyone is interested his 2011 record is on KZbin. GoPro HD: Pikes Peak 2011 Monster Tajima's World Record. One of my favorite videos on KZbin.

[@henrywardell723]

Does the sim simulate air density? Could that have affected the downforce levels toward the end?

[@HerraTohtori]

​@Johnny Turbochargers compensate quite well for the low density altitude. The ECM is usually configured to run up the turbo until the intake manifold reaches a certain maximum boost pressure. When that boost pressure is reached, the turbo bypass valve at the exhaust manifold starts to direct exhaust gases away from the turbo, so that the turbo can maintain maximum boost pressure but not go over it (that would be bad for the engine). At higher altitude, the ECM will simply allow the turbine to spin up to higher RPM until it produces the maximum boost pressure - as long as the turbine RPM is within allowed limits. Typically with auto engine turbos, they are limited by how much boost the engine itself can tolerate without knocking issues. The turbo itself can usually rev up much higher, and at higher altitude that's exactly what happens. So yeah, with a turbocharged engine, you can expect them to retain their nominal performance up to a certain altitude. However, if you go beyond the altitude at which the turbine RPM reaches its limits, you need to have the ECM monitor the turbine RPM and prevent the turbocharger from over-revving. Otherwise, you can have the turbo either explode, catch on fire, or seize up - or a combination of these issues.

[@Phos9]

HerraTohtori I think you’re underestimating how high pike’s peak gets.

[@HerraTohtori]

@@Phos9 Turbos can usually cover the difference, though you do have a point there. It's a pretty high mountain, all things considered. The course starts at elevation of 2,860 metres and finishes at the peak, at 4,300 metres altitude. The course elevation change is 1,440 metres. At the start, nominal air pressure is 0.704 atmospheres and at the top, air pressure is 0.585 atmospheres. Air density is not quite as straightforward as air usually gets colder with altitude, but the pressure difference between the top of Pike's Peak and sea level is about 0.415 atmospheres. In terms of commonly used boost pressure units, the difference between sea level and the top of the mountain is about 6.1 psi (pounds per square inch), or 12.4 inHg (inches of mercury). As I said, *typically* turbochargers are not RPM-limited, and their operation is usually instead limited by the maximum boost pressure that the engine is set up to use. The rest of the turbocharger's RPM range serves as both a safety margin, and in case the engine is operating at lower air pressure like in this example. So, the question is this: What RPM is the turbo normally operating at sea level to deliver maximum boost, and how much higher is the turbo's safe operating RPM? In essence, when altitude increases, the manifold pressure remains approximately constant on a turbocharged engine, until the turbocharger's RPM limits are reached (either by hitting a safety limiter, or by rapid unplanned disassembly of the turbocharger itself). For aircraft with turbocharged engines, this is usually referred to as the critical altitude - the highest altitude where the engine can deliver maximum power. The term applies here as well. However, considering that racing engines usually have less built-in safety margins than normal road cars, it wouldn't surprise me if this Porsche's engine had already bumped its critical altitude even before the start of the Pike's Peak hill-climb course. Anyone happen to know the performance figures and normal operating parametres of the Porsche 919 Evo turbos and what their absolute RPM limits are? That's pretty much the information one would need to answer the question conclusively.

[@5000TQ]

@@HerraTohtori you are entirely missing the turbochargers density ratio and compressor map. As the ambient pressure decreases you are increasing the density ratio to maintain the same manifold pressure. You can only do that if you stay off of the compressor surge line, and you will be moving away from the compressors peak efficiency causing more heat to be generated. Due to the lower air density the intercooler will be less efficient which is now a double blow since the intercooler will have hotter air being sent through it by the compressor AND it won't be cooling as well as it did at the bottom of the hill. This means higher temperature air exiting the intercooler, which is yet another double punch to power since the hotter air is less dense thus produces less power AND the hotter air reduces the engine knock threshold probably requiring less ignition advance.

[@HerraTohtori]

@@5000TQ I am aware of all those things. However, you are also missing something: Ambient temperature tends to drop as altitude increases. Lower air density does reduce the heat transfer capacity of radiators and intercoolers... but the lower temperature has the opposite effect. I can't say off the top of my head which is more important. The point about thinner air needing more compression is a good one though. That has many effects, from exhaust backpressure to increased heating of the intake air as it's compressed. Overall my point is, though, that turbocharged engines tend to cope better with altitude changes than naturally aspirated or single-speed supercharged engines that are always optimized strictly for one particular altitude. Multi-speed / multi-stage superchargers and variable speed superchargers have a bit more flexibility and can retain good power output over a wide range of atmospheric conditions.

[@3monsterbeast]

the commentary is next-level

[@Jafmasterflash]

I love a hill climb on pikes peak just the shear bonkerness of the stage Combined with this awesome machine what a combination I’d love to see the peak in newer sims Brilliant vid awesome 👏🏻

[@iProctech]

Our boi's almost at 200k :O POGGERS

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

Update time

[@saketnaik1]

Over 500k😂

[@HeartzBreaker07]

First time came here... Instantly told myself, "SICK SETUP" !!!

[@thelusogerman3021]

That initial acceleration always scares the shit out of me. That car is just absolutely bonkers

[@Francoberry]

Great video as always Jimmer - keep it up!

[@camaro25]

I was at Pikes Peak when VW broke the record. That car is freaking fast.

[@Joe.Howard11]

McLaren 570s Gt4 round the nordschleife..?

[@pirozcontractor6006]

Not in any game yet. But any other GT4 would do. Question is, which one???

[@Joe.Howard11]

@@pirozcontractor6006 In that case I'm willing to wait until it is

[@pirozcontractor6006]

@@Joe.Howard11 At least answer the question! But if you don't want to then don't.

[@dalibor273]

@@pirozcontractor6006 the cayman gt4 in raceroom is propably the closest to the mclaren irl

[@Joe.Howard11]

@@pirozcontractor6006 I implied no other GT4 and wait till the 570s comes out...

[@Sundhir00]

Bro the reverse during a speed run was epic

[@Zacherdio]

That was like the best racing commentary i've heard in ages. Consider a career please

[@alphafort]

Commentary is top notch, but it was the first of his videos i'd clicked on. I wish i'd known it was a simulation. Big lol at me!

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

LMAO

[@5AXISDLOCKHART]

Holy cow these sim things are looking amazing now-a-days. The only thing missing is the risk/ fear. I'm not sure how you could sim that, although it would be pretty funny like in a moto sim to have hammers that shatter your clavicle and a few other bones too after a high side.

[@brynotar]

My car broke down today. Been thinking about getting one of these as a daily driver. Any thoughts?

[@mtbthiccness3605]

Man its insane to even begin to imagine racing pikes peak this well. So fast you can't just be surprised by corners but theres 100000's of corners and at these speeds he just has to "know" the track

[@rayrauk9547]

You didn't have the VR headset on in the thumbnail... were you just posing in front of the camera for it? LOL

[@mr458ftw9]

Jimmy is the only guy who could into reverse on a record run and still beat the record

[@woutmelis8828]

I (after a lot of prachtice) did an 7.39,878

[@gseric4721]

Nice dude :)

[@alraptor97raptor91]

That's because unlike any KZbinr with constant amount of tryhards beating them to smithereens. Champion martial.

[@jordanjennings6868]

I'm so happy he did a pikes peak video, hopefully he can do some other cars too

[@thomasdomrese7622]

Jimmy, try to reduce the amount of lock of the differential under decceleration. Maybe this helps with those tight hairpins.

[@MilesWragg]

Do the 700k horsepower formula car on pikes peak 🤣

[@bigbaderek1978]

its broken

[@kwakhru435]

@@bigbaderek1978 f

[@DannyPhilipsen]

Wow that Porsche is fast! Blindingly fast!

[@JoeBerry123]

I could see you being a really good co-driver for rally

[@brahimbrahimnokour9211]

game skill and commentary skill on point

[@buggyfanatic6918]

i don't know try using the e-brake? come into that hairpin with a little more speed and try sliding into the corner just a little bit to put the nose of the car into a good angle? I know that's not a rally car but is worth a try

[@liamwatkinson7726]

Or using clutch kicks?

[@PSjustanormalguy]

I recall playing the hell out of Gran Turismo on the Pikes Peak course, it was dirt back then

[@Sup_NoNo]

I've watch the video all the way to the end before realising its actually Assetto Corsa x) Top quality vid tho :] keep doing your thing !

[@kevingoskowsky5587]

I love going to the top of pikes peak! I am about 25 min from the top and it's really a sight to see.

[@lRagingl]

*I feel like I’m listening to an Auction*

[@GoFish.1]

Why are you so good at driving, also you sound like a Tour de France announcer

[@Treeezplz]

Lol ur commentary makes these drives so intense I swear hahah.

[@cjeam9199]

Very impressed by the commentary

[@idkwhatowritehere-p3m]

Your comentary sound really professional

[@activex-co6ls]

I`m impressed how good you comment, while driving fast as hell !!!

[@AlanAttack]

That was insane mate well done.